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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 57.99 and 23.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 57.99 and 23.45 is: 35.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 57.99 = 23.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/57.99 = 23.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 57.99 × 23.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.87/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.15

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