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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.38, 57.44 and 31.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.38, 57.44 and 31.10 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.38 : 57.44 = 31.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.38/57.44 = 31.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.38x = 57.44 × 31.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.38x = 1,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.38/38.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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