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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.09, 52.57 and 23.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.09, 52.57 and 23.34 is: 32.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.09 : 52.57 = 23.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.09/52.57 = 23.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.09x = 52.57 × 23.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.09x = 1,226.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.98/38.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.21

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