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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.31, 52.85 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.31, 52.85 and 30.11 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.31 : 52.85 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.31/52.85 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.31x = 52.85 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.31x = 1,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.31/38.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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