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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 57.04 and 12.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 57.04 and 12.35 is: 18.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 57.04 = 12.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/57.04 = 12.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 57.04 × 12.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704.13/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.52

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