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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.62, 53.28 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.62, 53.28 and 24.06 is: 33.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.62 : 53.28 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.62/53.28 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.62x = 53.28 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.62x = 1,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281.92/38.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.19

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