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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 57.17 and 23.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 57.17 and 23.70 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 57.17 = 23.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/57.17 = 23.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 57.17 × 23.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,354.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.97/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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