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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.55 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.55 and 34.68 is: 47.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.55 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.55 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.55 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,857.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857.11/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.91

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