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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.89 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.89 and 38.60 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.89 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.89 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.89 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 8,834.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834.01/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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