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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 52.94 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 52.94 and 24.58 is: 33.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 52.94 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/52.94 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 52.94 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,300.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.94/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.89

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