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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.01, 57.01 and 12.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.01, 57.01 and 12.32 is: 18.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.01 : 57.01 = 12.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.01/57.01 = 12.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.01x = 57.01 × 12.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.01x = 702.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702.27/38.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.48

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