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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.97, 58.39 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.97, 58.39 and 34.92 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.97 : 58.39 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.97/58.39 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.97x = 58.39 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.97x = 2,038.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.89/38.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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