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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.80, 58.18 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.80, 58.18 and 24.45 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.80 : 58.18 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.80/58.18 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.80x = 58.18 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.80x = 1,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422.50/38.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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