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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.19 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.19 and 17.84 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.19 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.19 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.19 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.94/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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