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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 57.60 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 57.60 and 30.42 is: 45.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 57.60 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/57.60 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 57.60 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,752.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.19/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.65

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