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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 57.16 and 11.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 57.16 and 11.06 is: 16.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 57.16 = 11.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/57.16 = 11.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 57.16 × 11.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 631.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631.88/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.58

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