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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.78, 53.40 and 31.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.78, 53.40 and 31.88 is: 43.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.78 : 53.40 = 31.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.78/53.40 = 31.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.78x = 53.40 × 31.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.78x = 1,702.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.39/38.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.90

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