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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.35, 57.62 and 31.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.35, 57.62 and 31.98 is: 48.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.35 : 57.62 = 31.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.35/57.62 = 31.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.35x = 57.62 × 31.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.35x = 1,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842.69/38.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.05

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