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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 57.29 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 57.29 and 34.60 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 57.29 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/57.29 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 57.29 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.23/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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