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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 52.66 and 23.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 52.66 and 23.63 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 52.66 = 23.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/52.66 = 23.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 52.66 × 23.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.36/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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