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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 57.24 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 57.24 and 21.01 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 57.24 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/57.24 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 57.24 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202.61/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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