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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 57.99 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 57.99 and 30.12 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 57.99 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/57.99 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 57.99 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 1,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746.66/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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