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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 57.88 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 57.88 and 23.24 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 57.88 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/57.88 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 57.88 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.78/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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