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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.82 and 23.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.82 and 23.73 is: 32.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.82 = 23.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.82 = 23.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.82 × 23.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,253.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.42/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.76

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