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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 57.29 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 57.29 and 34.55 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 57.29 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/57.29 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 57.29 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,978.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978.91/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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