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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.37 and 30.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.37 and 30.73 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.37 = 30.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.37 = 30.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.37 × 30.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.98/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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