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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 57.04 and 17.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 57.04 and 17.76 is: 26.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 57.04 = 17.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/57.04 = 17.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 57.04 × 17.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,013.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013.03/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.64

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