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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 57.17 and 17.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 57.17 and 17.82 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 57.17 = 17.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/57.17 = 17.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 57.17 × 17.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018.89/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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