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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.42, 57.60 and 18.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.42, 57.60 and 18.14 is: 27.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.42 : 57.60 = 18.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.42/57.60 = 18.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.42x = 57.60 × 18.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.42x = 1,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.86/38.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.20

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