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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 53.12 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 53.12 and 23.94 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 53.12 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/53.12 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 53.12 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.69/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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