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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 56.91 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 56.91 and 34.95 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 56.91 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/56.91 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 56.91 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 1,989.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.00/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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