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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.33, 52.89 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.33, 52.89 and 24.51 is: 33.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.33 : 52.89 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.33/52.89 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.33x = 52.89 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.33x = 1,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.33/38.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.82

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