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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.26 and 31.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.26 and 31.35 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.26 = 31.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.26 = 31.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.26 × 31.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,826.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.45/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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