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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 57.60 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 57.60 and 24.93 is: 37.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 57.60 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/57.60 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 57.60 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 1,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.97/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.34

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