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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 57.77 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 57.77 and 24.98 is: 37.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 57.77 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/57.77 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 57.77 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,442.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.68/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.48

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