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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 57.02 and 15.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 57.02 and 15.21 is: 22.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 57.02 = 15.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/57.02 = 15.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 57.02 × 15.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.27/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.80

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