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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 57.57 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 57.57 and 34.46 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 57.57 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/57.57 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 57.57 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 1,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983.86/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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