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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 57.04 and 19.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 57.04 and 19.04 is: 28.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 57.04 = 19.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/57.04 = 19.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 57.04 × 19.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.04/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.58

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