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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 57.69 and 23.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 57.69 and 23.31 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 57.69 = 23.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/57.69 = 23.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 57.69 × 23.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,344.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.75/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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