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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.35, 52.88 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.35, 52.88 and 24.54 is: 33.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.35 : 52.88 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.35/52.88 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.35x = 52.88 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.35x = 1,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.68/38.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.84

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