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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.79, 58.13 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.79, 58.13 and 23.58 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.79 : 58.13 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.79/58.13 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.79x = 58.13 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.79x = 1,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.59/38.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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