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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.30, 57.56 and 30.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.30, 57.56 and 30.79 is: 46.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.30 : 57.56 = 30.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.30/57.56 = 30.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.30x = 57.56 × 30.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.30x = 1,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771.97/38.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.26

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