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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 57.74 and 24.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 57.74 and 24.25 is: 36.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 57.74 = 24.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/57.74 = 24.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 57.74 × 24.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 1,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.07/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.34

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