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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 52.52 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 52.52 and 34.38 is: 47.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 52.52 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/52.52 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 52.52 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.47/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.48

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