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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 45.62 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 45.62 and 21.38 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 45.62 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/45.62 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 45.62 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 975.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.02/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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