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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.32, 52.95 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.32, 52.95 and 30.20 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.32 : 52.95 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.32/52.95 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.32x = 52.95 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.32x = 1,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599.17/38.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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