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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 53.54 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 53.54 and 24.99 is: 34.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 53.54 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/53.54 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 53.54 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,337.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337.84/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.46

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