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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 52.45 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 52.45 and 34.77 is: 47.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 52.45 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/52.45 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 52.45 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.81/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.71

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