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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.31 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.31 and 38.88 is: 58.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.31 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.31 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.31 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 8,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915.57/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.32

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