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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.61 and 15.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.61 and 15.57 is: 23.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.61 = 15.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.61 = 15.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.61 × 15.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 896.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.99/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.34

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