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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 52.68 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 52.68 and 23.64 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 52.68 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/52.68 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 52.68 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245.36/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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