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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.47, 52.96 and 34.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.47, 52.96 and 34.09 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.47 : 52.96 = 34.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.47/52.96 = 34.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.47x = 52.96 × 34.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.47x = 1,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.41/38.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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