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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.17, 57.27 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.17, 57.27 and 15.34 is: 23.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.17 : 57.27 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.17/57.27 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.17x = 57.27 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.17x = 878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.52/38.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.02

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