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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.31, 57.44 and 24.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.31, 57.44 and 24.77 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.31 : 57.44 = 24.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.31/57.44 = 24.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.31x = 57.44 × 24.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.31x = 1,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422.38/38.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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