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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 53.52 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 53.52 and 24.95 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 53.52 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/53.52 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 53.52 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 1,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.06/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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