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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 53.13 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 53.13 and 23.96 is: 33.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 53.13 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/53.13 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 53.13 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272.99/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.03

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