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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 58.05 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 58.05 and 31.05 is: 46.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 58.05 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/58.05 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 58.05 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 1,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802.45/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.47

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