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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.11, 57.15 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.11, 57.15 and 20.08 is: 30.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.11 : 57.15 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.11/57.15 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.11x = 57.15 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.11x = 1,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.57/38.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.11

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