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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 155.70 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 155.70 and 38.81 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 155.70 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/155.70 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 155.70 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 6,041.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041.94/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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