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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 52.79 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 52.79 and 34.61 is: 47.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 52.79 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/52.79 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 52.79 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.62/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.62

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