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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 57.35 and 17.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 57.35 and 17.94 is: 26.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 57.35 = 17.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/57.35 = 17.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 57.35 × 17.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,028.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028.77/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.90

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