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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.26 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.26 and 23.68 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.26 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.26 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.26 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.60/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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