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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.93, 58.11 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.93, 58.11 and 34.55 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.93 : 58.11 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.93/58.11 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.93x = 58.11 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.93x = 2,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.41/38.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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