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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 58.17 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 58.17 and 34.99 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 58.17 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/58.17 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 58.17 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 2,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035.37/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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