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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.90 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.90 and 30.64 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.90 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.90 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.90 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,774.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.06/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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