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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.22, 57.39 and 31.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.22, 57.39 and 31.81 is: 47.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.22 : 57.39 = 31.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.22/57.39 = 31.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.22x = 57.39 × 31.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.22x = 1,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825.58/38.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.76

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