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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.59 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.59 and 30.31 is: 41.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.59 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.59 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.59 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.00/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.87

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