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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.89, 53.69 and 24.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.89, 53.69 and 24.36 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.89 : 53.69 = 24.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.89/53.69 = 24.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.89x = 53.69 × 24.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.89x = 1,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.89/38.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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