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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.24, 52.76 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.24, 52.76 and 20.99 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.24 : 52.76 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.24/52.76 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.24x = 52.76 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.24x = 1,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.25/38.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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