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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.37, 57.43 and 23.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.37, 57.43 and 23.19 is: 34.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.37 : 57.43 = 23.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.37/57.43 = 23.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.37x = 57.43 × 23.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.37x = 1,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.48/38.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.70

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