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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 57.99 and 12.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 57.99 and 12.99 is: 19.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 57.99 = 12.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/57.99 = 12.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 57.99 × 12.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.00/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.47

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