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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.68 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.68 and 34.66 is: 47.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.68 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.68 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.68 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.89/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.72

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