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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 57.04 and 10.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 57.04 and 10.98 is: 16.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 57.04 = 10.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/57.04 = 10.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 57.04 × 10.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626.10/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.46

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