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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 53.05 and 30.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 53.05 and 30.26 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 53.05 = 30.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/53.05 = 30.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 53.05 × 30.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.95/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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