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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 53.28 and 30.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 53.28 and 30.48 is: 41.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 53.28 = 30.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/53.28 = 30.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 53.28 × 30.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,623.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.97/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.97

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