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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.98 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.98 and 31.08 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.98 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.98 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.98 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,802.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.02/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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