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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.47 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.47 and 34.71 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.47 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.47 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.47 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 2,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.49/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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