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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.64, 57.72 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.64, 57.72 and 34.16 is: 51.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.64 : 57.72 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.64/57.72 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.64x = 57.72 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.64x = 1,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971.72/38.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.03

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