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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.40 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.40 and 34.82 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.40 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.40 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.40 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,998.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.67/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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