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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 57.40 and 23.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 57.40 and 23.08 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 57.40 = 23.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/57.40 = 23.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 57.40 × 23.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.79/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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