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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.62 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.62 and 34 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.62 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.62 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.62 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,788.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.95/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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