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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 57.07 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 57.07 and 31.25 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 57.07 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/57.07 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 57.07 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,783.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783.44/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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