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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.29, 52.80 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.29, 52.80 and 34.42 is: 47.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.29 : 52.80 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.29/52.80 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.29x = 52.80 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.29x = 1,817.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817.38/38.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.46

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