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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.47, 57.75 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.47, 57.75 and 24.08 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.47 : 57.75 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.47/57.75 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.47x = 57.75 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.47x = 1,390.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390.57/38.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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