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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 56.94 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 56.94 and 30.45 is: 45.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 56.94 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/56.94 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 56.94 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.82/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.58

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