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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 58.08 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 58.08 and 34.34 is: 51.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 58.08 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/58.08 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 58.08 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.11/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.59

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