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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.30, 195.44 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.30, 195.44 and 38.97 is: 58.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.30 : 195.44 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.30/195.44 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.30x = 195.44 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.30x = 7,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,616.10/130.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.45

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