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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 57.75 and 24.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 57.75 and 24.98 is: 37.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 57.75 = 24.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/57.75 = 24.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 57.75 × 24.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 1,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.60/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.44

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