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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.33 and 31.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.33 and 31.31 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.33 = 31.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.33 = 31.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.33 × 31.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 1,826.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.31/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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