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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 57.24 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 57.24 and 16.51 is: 24.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 57.24 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/57.24 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 57.24 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.89/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.74

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