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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.72, 53.43 and 24.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.72, 53.43 and 24.92 is: 34.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.72 : 53.43 = 24.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.72/53.43 = 24.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.72x = 53.43 × 24.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.72x = 1,331.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331.32/38.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.38

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