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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 52.52 and 23.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 52.52 and 23.53 is: 32.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 52.52 = 23.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/52.52 = 23.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 52.52 × 23.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 1,235.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.80/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.44

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