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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.81, 58.19 and 23.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.81, 58.19 and 23.57 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.81 : 58.19 = 23.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.81/58.19 = 23.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.81x = 58.19 × 23.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.81x = 1,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.13/38.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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