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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.49 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.49 and 34.05 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.49 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.49 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.49 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.33/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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