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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 58.13 and 30.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 58.13 and 30.62 is: 46.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 58.13 = 30.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/58.13 = 30.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 58.13 × 30.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 1,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779.94/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.11

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