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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.87, 58.04 and 31.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.87, 58.04 and 31.28 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.87 : 58.04 = 31.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.87/58.04 = 31.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.87x = 58.04 × 31.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.87x = 1,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815.04/38.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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