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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.70 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.70 and 30 is: 41.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.70 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.70 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.70 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.85/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.38

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