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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.90, 53.64 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.90, 53.64 and 34.80 is: 47.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.90 : 53.64 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.90/53.64 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.90x = 53.64 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.90x = 1,866.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866.67/38.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.99

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