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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.39 and 14.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.39 and 14.88 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.39 = 14.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.39 = 14.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.39 × 14.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 868.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.84/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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