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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 58 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 58 and 20.68 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 58 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/58 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 58 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.44/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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