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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 57.51 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 57.51 and 24.72 is: 37.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 57.51 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/57.51 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 57.51 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 1,421.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421.65/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.17

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