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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.03 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.03 and 34.86 is: 51.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.03 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.03 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.03 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 2,022.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.93/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.98

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