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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 58.01 and 24.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 58.01 and 24.28 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 58.01 = 24.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/58.01 = 24.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 58.01 × 24.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 1,408.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408.28/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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