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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.32, 57.51 and 16.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.32, 57.51 and 16.36 is: 24.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.32 : 57.51 = 16.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.32/57.51 = 16.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.32x = 57.51 × 16.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.32x = 940.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940.73/38.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.55

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