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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 53.40 and 23.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 53.40 and 23.15 is: 31.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 53.40 = 23.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/53.40 = 23.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 53.40 × 23.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.94/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.94

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