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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.85, 58.23 and 16.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.85, 58.23 and 16.01 is: 23.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.85 : 58.23 = 16.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.85/58.23 = 16.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.85x = 58.23 × 16.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.85x = 931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931.97/38.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.99

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