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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 58.70 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 58.70 and 38.84 is: 58.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 58.70 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/58.70 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 58.70 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 2,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.42/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.70

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