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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 57.78 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 57.78 and 15.70 is: 23.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 57.78 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/57.78 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 57.78 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.15/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.54

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