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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.35 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.35 and 34.61 is: 51.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.35 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.35 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.35 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,984.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.42/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.64

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