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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 57.96 and 18.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 57.96 and 18.34 is: 27.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 57.96 = 18.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/57.96 = 18.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 57.96 × 18.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 1,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.89/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.50

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