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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.37, 52.95 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.37, 52.95 and 30.66 is: 42.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.37 : 52.95 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.37/52.95 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.37x = 52.95 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.37x = 1,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.18/38.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.31

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