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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 58.06 and 10.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 58.06 and 10.20 is: 15.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 58.06 = 10.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/58.06 = 10.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 58.06 × 10.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592.38/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.31

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