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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.44, 53 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.44, 53 and 30.16 is: 41.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.44 : 53 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.44/53 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.44x = 53 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.44x = 1,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.48/38.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.58

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