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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.15 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.15 and 20.95 is: 31.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.15 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.15 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.15 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197.15/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.45

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