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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 57.30 and 14.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 57.30 and 14.16 is: 21.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 57.30 = 14.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/57.30 = 14.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 57.30 × 14.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 811.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.37/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.24

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