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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 57.48 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 57.48 and 21.24 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 57.48 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/57.48 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 57.48 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 1,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.18/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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