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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 52.59 and 31.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 52.59 and 31.98 is: 44.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 52.59 = 31.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/52.59 = 31.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 52.59 × 31.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 1,681.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681.83/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.11

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