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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 57.45 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 57.45 and 34.45 is: 51.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 57.45 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/57.45 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 57.45 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.15/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.41

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