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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.98, 58.49 and 30.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.98, 58.49 and 30.51 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.98 : 58.49 = 30.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.98/58.49 = 30.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.98x = 58.49 × 30.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.98x = 1,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784.49/38.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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