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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 57.91 and 12.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 57.91 and 12.93 is: 19.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 57.91 = 12.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/57.91 = 12.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 57.91 × 12.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.58/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.39

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