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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.80, 53.38 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.80, 53.38 and 34.11 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.80 : 53.38 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.80/53.38 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.80x = 53.38 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.80x = 1,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.71/38.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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