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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.46, 57.60 and 31.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.46, 57.60 and 31.65 is: 47.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.46 : 57.60 = 31.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.46/57.60 = 31.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.46x = 57.60 × 31.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.46x = 1,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.04/38.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.40

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