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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.46, 52.98 and 32.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.46, 52.98 and 32.34 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.46 : 52.98 = 32.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.46/52.98 = 32.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.46x = 52.98 × 32.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.46x = 1,713.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.37/38.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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