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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.72 and 14.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.72 and 14.43 is: 21.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.72 = 14.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.72 = 14.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.72 × 14.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 832.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.90/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.64

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