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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 52.65 and 31.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 52.65 and 31.29 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 52.65 = 31.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/52.65 = 31.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 52.65 × 31.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 1,647.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.22/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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