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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 57 and 19.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 57 and 19.75 is: 29.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 57 = 19.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/57 = 19.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 57 × 19.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125.75/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.60

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