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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 57.10 and 16.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 57.10 and 16.68 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 57.10 = 16.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/57.10 = 16.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 57.10 × 16.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952.43/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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