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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 57.67 and 12.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 57.67 and 12.78 is: 19.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 57.67 = 12.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/57.67 = 12.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 57.67 × 12.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 736.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.99/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.17

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