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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 57.17 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 57.17 and 30.11 is: 45.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 57.17 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/57.17 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 57.17 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,720.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.95/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.05

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