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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 52.47 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 52.47 and 34.77 is: 48.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 52.47 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/52.47 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 52.47 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 1,824.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.38/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.00

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