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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.90, 58.37 and 16.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.90, 58.37 and 16.07 is: 24.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.90 : 58.37 = 16.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.90/58.37 = 16.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.90x = 58.37 × 16.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.90x = 937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937.63/38.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.10

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