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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.97, 58.28 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.97, 58.28 and 34.94 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.97 : 58.28 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.97/58.28 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.97x = 58.28 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.97x = 2,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036.30/38.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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