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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 45.75 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 45.75 and 21.43 is: 32.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 45.75 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/45.75 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 45.75 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 980.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.31/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.27

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