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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 57.15 and 14.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 57.15 and 14.03 is: 21.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 57.15 = 14.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/57.15 = 14.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 57.15 × 14.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.74/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.05

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