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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 53.19 and 23.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 53.19 and 23.79 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 53.19 = 23.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/53.19 = 23.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 53.19 × 23.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265.39/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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