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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 58.05 and 30.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 58.05 and 30.69 is: 46.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 58.05 = 30.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/58.05 = 30.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 58.05 × 30.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 1,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.55/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.07

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