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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 57.06 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 57.06 and 38.12 is: 56.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 57.06 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/57.06 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 57.06 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 2,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.84/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.73

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