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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 53.72 and 24.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 53.72 and 24.36 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 53.72 = 24.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/53.72 = 24.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 53.72 × 24.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.62/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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