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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.40 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.40 and 14.89 is: 22.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.40 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.40 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.40 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.50/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.34

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