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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 56.90 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 56.90 and 34.14 is: 50.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 56.90 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/56.90 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 56.90 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942.54/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.87

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