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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.46, 155.19 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.46, 155.19 and 38.44 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.46 : 155.19 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.46/155.19 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.46x = 155.19 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.46x = 5,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965.50/103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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