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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 57.32 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 57.32 and 34.58 is: 52.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 57.32 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/57.32 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 57.32 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,982.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.07/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.09

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