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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 52.86 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 52.86 and 34.43 is: 47.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 52.86 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/52.86 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 52.86 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,819.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819.97/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.56

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