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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 57.19 and 11.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 57.19 and 11.08 is: 16.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 57.19 = 11.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/57.19 = 11.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 57.19 × 11.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633.41/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.61

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