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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 57.20 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 57.20 and 20.13 is: 30.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 57.20 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/57.20 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 57.20 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,151.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.49/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.18

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