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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.10, 57.12 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.10, 57.12 and 21 is: 31.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.10 : 57.12 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.10/57.12 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.10x = 57.12 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.10x = 1,199.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.52/38.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.48

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