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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 56.88 and 31.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 56.88 and 31.24 is: 46.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 56.88 = 31.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/56.88 = 31.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 56.88 × 31.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,776.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776.93/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.71

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