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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 58.34 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 58.34 and 30.31 is: 45.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 58.34 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/58.34 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 58.34 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.29/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.62

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