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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.82, 53.58 and 24.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.82, 53.58 and 24.24 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.82 : 53.58 = 24.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.82/53.58 = 24.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.82x = 53.58 × 24.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.82x = 1,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298.78/38.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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