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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 57.16 and 34.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 57.16 and 34.93 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 57.16 = 34.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/57.16 = 34.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 57.16 × 34.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,996.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.42/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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