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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 57.33 and 31.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 57.33 and 31.89 is: 47.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 57.33 = 31.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/57.33 = 31.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 57.33 × 31.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828.56/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.78

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