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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 57 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 57 and 34.08 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 57 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/57 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 57 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.28/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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