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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 56.98 and 18.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 56.98 and 18.74 is: 28.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 56.98 = 18.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/56.98 = 18.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 56.98 × 18.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067.97/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.07

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