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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 52.70 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 52.70 and 30.96 is: 42.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 52.70 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/52.70 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 52.70 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,631.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.44/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.65

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