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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.94, 58.37 and 16.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.94, 58.37 and 16.13 is: 24.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.94 : 58.37 = 16.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.94/58.37 = 16.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.94x = 58.37 × 16.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.94x = 941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941.14/38.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.17

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