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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 57.98 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 57.98 and 30.23 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 57.98 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/57.98 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 57.98 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 1,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.29/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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