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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 57.09 and 34.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 57.09 and 34.27 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 57.09 = 34.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/57.09 = 34.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 57.09 × 34.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.47/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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