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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.75, 58.05 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.75, 58.05 and 34.22 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.75 : 58.05 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.75/58.05 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.75x = 58.05 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.75x = 1,986.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.62/38.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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