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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 52.51 and 30.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 52.51 and 30.82 is: 42.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 52.51 = 30.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/52.51 = 30.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 52.51 × 30.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.36/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.45

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