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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.76 and 15.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.76 and 15.67 is: 23.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.76 = 15.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.76 = 15.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.76 × 15.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 904.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.90/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.51

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