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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 58.05 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 58.05 and 31.12 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 58.05 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/58.05 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 58.05 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.37/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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