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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.27 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.27 and 30.38 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.27 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.27 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.27 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.34/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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