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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 58.00 and 17.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 58.00 and 17.01 is: 25.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 58.00 = 17.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/58.00 = 17.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 58.00 × 17.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.20/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.50

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