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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 52.68 and 31.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 52.68 and 31.75 is: 43.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 52.68 = 31.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/52.68 = 31.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 52.68 × 31.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.59/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.75

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