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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.91, 58.13 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.91, 58.13 and 34.45 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.91 : 58.13 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.91/58.13 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.91x = 58.13 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.91x = 2,002.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002.58/38.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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