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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 41.85 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 41.85 and 28.29 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 41.85 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/41.85 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 41.85 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 1,183.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183.94/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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