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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 58.27 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 58.27 and 34.25 is: 51.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 58.27 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/58.27 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 58.27 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.58/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.62

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