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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.12 and 31.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.12 and 31.37 is: 46.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.12 = 31.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.12 = 31.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.12 × 31.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.57/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.95

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