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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 56.96 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 56.96 and 31.19 is: 46.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 56.96 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/56.96 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 56.96 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,776.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776.58/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.72

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