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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 56.90 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 56.90 and 34.06 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 56.90 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/56.90 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 56.90 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.01/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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