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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.34 and 24.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.34 and 24.66 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.34 = 24.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.34 = 24.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.34 × 24.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414.00/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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