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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.59, 57.89 and 11.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.59, 57.89 and 11.54 is: 17.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.59 : 57.89 = 11.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.59/57.89 = 11.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.59x = 57.89 × 11.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.59x = 667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667.76/38.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.30

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