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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 58.62 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 58.62 and 34.97 is: 52.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 58.62 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/58.62 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 58.62 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 2,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.09/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.72

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