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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.60, 57.92 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.60, 57.92 and 14.55 is: 21.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.60 : 57.92 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.60/57.92 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.60x = 57.92 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.60x = 842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.93/38.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.84

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