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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.06 and 30.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.06 and 30.04 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.06 = 30.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.06 = 30.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.06 × 30.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,714.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.08/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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