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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.29 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.29 and 34.70 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.29 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.29 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.29 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.70/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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