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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 52.61 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 52.61 and 30.89 is: 42.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 52.61 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/52.61 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 52.61 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 1,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.71/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.61

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