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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 57.13 and 18.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 57.13 and 18.85 is: 28.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 57.13 = 18.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/57.13 = 18.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 57.13 × 18.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 1,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076.90/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.24

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