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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 53.24 and 24.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 53.24 and 24.02 is: 33.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 53.24 = 24.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/53.24 = 24.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 53.24 × 24.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 1,278.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.44/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.15

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