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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 58.03 and 17.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 58.03 and 17.04 is: 25.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 58.03 = 17.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/58.03 = 17.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 58.03 × 17.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.96/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.55

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