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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 155.60 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 155.60 and 38.78 is: 58.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 155.60 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/155.60 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 155.60 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 6,034.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034.17/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.14

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