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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.92 and 38.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.92 and 38.93 is: 58.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.92 = 38.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.92 = 38.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.92 × 38.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 6,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070.56/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.41

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