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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.61, 57.92 and 11.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.61, 57.92 and 11.56 is: 17.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.61 : 57.92 = 11.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.61/57.92 = 11.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.61x = 57.92 × 11.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.61x = 669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669.21/38.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.33

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