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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 57.81 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 57.81 and 34.92 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 57.81 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/57.81 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 57.81 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 2,018.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018.73/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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