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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.67 and 30.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.67 and 30.01 is: 41.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.67 = 30.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.67 = 30.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.67 × 30.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,580.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.77/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.37

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