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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 57.44 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 57.44 and 34.30 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 57.44 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/57.44 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 57.44 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.19/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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