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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.93, 143.86 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.93, 143.86 and 38.17 is: 57.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.93 : 143.86 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.93/143.86 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.93x = 143.86 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.93x = 5,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491.14/95.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.24

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