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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.10, 56.85 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.10, 56.85 and 34.68 is: 51.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.10 : 56.85 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.10/56.85 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.10x = 56.85 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.10x = 1,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.56/38.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.75

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