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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 52.56 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 52.56 and 34.24 is: 47.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 52.56 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/52.56 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 52.56 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 1,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799.65/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.26

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