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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 57.78 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 57.78 and 31.31 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 57.78 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/57.78 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 57.78 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 1,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.09/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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