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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 57.81 and 34.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 57.81 and 34.57 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 57.81 = 34.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/57.81 = 34.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 57.81 × 34.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 1,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998.49/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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