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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 57.07 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 57.07 and 34.41 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 57.07 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/57.07 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 57.07 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963.69/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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