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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 53.51 and 30.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 53.51 and 30.63 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 53.51 = 30.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/53.51 = 30.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 53.51 × 30.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.93/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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