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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.66 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.66 and 38.04 is: 56.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.66 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.66 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.66 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 2,193.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193.24/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.98

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