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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 58.17 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 58.17 and 38.10 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 58.17 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/58.17 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 58.17 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 2,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.28/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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