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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 57.12 and 11.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 57.12 and 11.03 is: 16.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 57.12 = 11.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/57.12 = 11.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 57.12 × 11.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630.18/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.54

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