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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 52.78 and 24.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 52.78 and 24.43 is: 33.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 52.78 = 24.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/52.78 = 24.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 52.78 × 24.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.42/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.71

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