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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 189.84 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 189.84 and 30.38 is: 45.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 189.84 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/189.84 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 189.84 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 5,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,766.50/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.56

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