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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.04, 52.48 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.04, 52.48 and 23.50 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.04 : 52.48 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.04/52.48 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.04x = 52.48 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.04x = 1,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.28/38.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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