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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 57.36 and 23.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 57.36 and 23.05 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 57.36 = 23.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/57.36 = 23.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 57.36 × 23.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.15/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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