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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 53.61 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 53.61 and 31.07 is: 42.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 53.61 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/53.61 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 53.61 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.66/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.96

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