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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 57.72 and 30.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 57.72 and 30.96 is: 46.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 57.72 = 30.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/57.72 = 30.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 57.72 × 30.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787.01/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.36

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