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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 58.14 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 58.14 and 34.77 is: 52.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 58.14 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/58.14 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 58.14 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 2,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021.53/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.20

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