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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 53.20 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 53.20 and 30.44 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 53.20 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/53.20 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 53.20 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 1,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.41/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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