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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 57.17 and 30.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 57.17 and 30.89 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 57.17 = 30.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/57.17 = 30.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 57.17 × 30.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.98/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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