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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.38 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.38 and 23.65 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.38 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.38 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.38 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380.78/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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