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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.24 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.24 and 23.73 is: 35.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.24 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.24 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.24 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.31/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.57

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