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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.31, 57.38 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.31, 57.38 and 34.26 is: 51.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.31 : 57.38 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.31/57.38 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.31x = 57.38 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.31x = 1,965.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965.67/38.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.31

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