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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.32, 52.80 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.32, 52.80 and 30.16 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.32 : 52.80 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.32/52.80 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.32x = 52.80 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.32x = 1,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.45/38.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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