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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.25 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.25 and 24.03 is: 33.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.25 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.25 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.25 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279.60/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.17

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