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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 53.53 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 53.53 and 30.57 is: 42.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 53.53 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/53.53 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 53.53 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.99/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.20

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