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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 52.52 and 31.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 52.52 and 31.54 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 52.52 = 31.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/52.52 = 31.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 52.52 × 31.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,656.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656.06/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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