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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 52.91 and 34.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 52.91 and 34.36 is: 47.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 52.91 = 34.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/52.91 = 34.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 52.91 × 34.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817.82/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.16

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