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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.88, 53.64 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.88, 53.64 and 24.35 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.88 : 53.64 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.88/53.64 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.88x = 53.64 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.88x = 1,305.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.87/38.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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