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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.82, 53.52 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.82, 53.52 and 30.06 is: 41.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.82 : 53.52 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.82/53.52 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.82x = 53.52 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.82x = 1,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.81/38.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.44

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