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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.00, 56.93 and 16.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.00, 56.93 and 16.31 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.00 : 56.93 = 16.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.00/56.93 = 16.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.00x = 56.93 × 16.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.00x = 928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.59/38.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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