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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 52.25 and 31.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 52.25 and 31.84 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 52.25 = 31.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/52.25 = 31.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 52.25 × 31.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.35/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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