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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.30 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.30 and 30.19 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.30 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.30 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.30 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.89/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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