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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 57.33 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 57.33 and 30.14 is: 45.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 57.33 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/57.33 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 57.33 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.85/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.15

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