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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 57.75 and 23.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 57.75 and 23.33 is: 34.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 57.75 = 23.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/57.75 = 23.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 57.75 × 23.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347.02/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.91

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