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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.30, 57.70 and 34.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.30, 57.70 and 34.83 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.30 : 57.70 = 34.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.30/57.70 = 34.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.30x = 57.70 × 34.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.30x = 2,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009.69/38.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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