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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 57.49 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 57.49 and 38.08 is: 57.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 57.49 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/57.49 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 57.49 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 2,189.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.22/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.49

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