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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 57.31 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 57.31 and 34.89 is: 52.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 57.31 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/57.31 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 57.31 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,999.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.37/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.30

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