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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.13, 57.20 and 14.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.13, 57.20 and 14.08 is: 21.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.13 : 57.20 = 14.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.13/57.20 = 14.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.13x = 57.20 × 14.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.13x = 805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.38/38.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.12

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