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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 57.35 and 38.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 57.35 and 38.02 is: 57.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 57.35 = 38.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/57.35 = 38.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 57.35 × 38.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 2,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180.45/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.06

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