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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.72, 58.05 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.72, 58.05 and 14.33 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.72 : 58.05 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.72/58.05 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.72x = 58.05 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.72x = 831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.86/38.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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