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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 52.36 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 52.36 and 31.14 is: 42.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 52.36 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/52.36 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 52.36 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.41/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.88

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