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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 58.54 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 58.54 and 34.48 is: 51.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 58.54 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/58.54 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 58.54 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 2,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018.46/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.90

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