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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.24, 57.33 and 17.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.24, 57.33 and 17.93 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.24 : 57.33 = 17.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.24/57.33 = 17.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.24x = 57.33 × 17.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.24x = 1,027.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027.64/38.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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