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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.34, 52.90 and 24.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.34, 52.90 and 24.52 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.34 : 52.90 = 24.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.34/52.90 = 24.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.34x = 52.90 × 24.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.34x = 1,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.11/38.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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