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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 53.34 and 24.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 53.34 and 24.11 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 53.34 = 24.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/53.34 = 24.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 53.34 × 24.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286.03/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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