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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 57.20 and 14.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 57.20 and 14.11 is: 21.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 57.20 = 14.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/57.20 = 14.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 57.20 × 14.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.74/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.14

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