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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.10, 52.62 and 30.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.10, 52.62 and 30.36 is: 41.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.10 : 52.62 = 30.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.10/52.62 = 30.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.10x = 52.62 × 30.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.10x = 1,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.54/38.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.93

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