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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 52.89 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 52.89 and 34.82 is: 47.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 52.89 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/52.89 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 52.89 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841.46/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.78

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