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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 56.72 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 56.72 and 31.53 is: 47.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 56.72 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/56.72 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 56.72 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 1,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.38/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.05

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