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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 56.97 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 56.97 and 34.76 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 56.97 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/56.97 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 56.97 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.42/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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