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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.74, 58.10 and 31.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.74, 58.10 and 31.18 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.74 : 58.10 = 31.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.74/58.10 = 31.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.74x = 58.10 × 31.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.74x = 1,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811.51/38.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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