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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.91 and 24.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.91 and 24.19 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.91 = 24.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.91 = 24.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.91 × 24.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.84/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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