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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.98, 53.84 and 30.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.98, 53.84 and 30.35 is: 41.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.98 : 53.84 = 30.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.98/53.84 = 30.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.98x = 53.84 × 30.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.98x = 1,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633.82/38.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.91

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