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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.67 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.67 and 34.04 is: 47.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.67 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.67 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.67 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792.89/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.01

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