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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 57.96 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 57.96 and 34.28 is: 51.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 57.96 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/57.96 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 57.96 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,986.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.70/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.17

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