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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.23, 52.73 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.23, 52.73 and 31.31 is: 43.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.23 : 52.73 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.23/52.73 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.23x = 52.73 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.23x = 1,651.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.07/38.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.19

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