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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 53.13 and 30.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 53.13 and 30.75 is: 42.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 53.13 = 30.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/53.13 = 30.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 53.13 × 30.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.75/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.38

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