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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 57.08 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 57.08 and 24.50 is: 36.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 57.08 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/57.08 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 57.08 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,398.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.46/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.78

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