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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 57.08 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 57.08 and 30.48 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 57.08 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/57.08 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 57.08 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739.80/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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