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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 53.10 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 53.10 and 34.65 is: 47.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 53.10 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/53.10 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 53.10 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839.92/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.54

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