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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 57.23 and 14.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 57.23 and 14.10 is: 21.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 57.23 = 14.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/57.23 = 14.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 57.23 × 14.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.87/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.15

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