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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.30, 57.34 and 30.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.30, 57.34 and 30.19 is: 45.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.30 : 57.34 = 30.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.30/57.34 = 30.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.30x = 57.34 × 30.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.30x = 1,731.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.16/38.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.20

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