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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 52.58 and 23.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 52.58 and 23.55 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 52.58 = 23.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/52.58 = 23.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 52.58 × 23.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 1,238.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.26/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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