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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.11 and 20.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.11 and 20.09 is: 30.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.11 = 20.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.11 = 20.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.11 × 20.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,147.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.38/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.10

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