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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 57.18 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 57.18 and 20.07 is: 30.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 57.18 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/57.18 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 57.18 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 1,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.60/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.13

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