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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.99, 58.56 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.99, 58.56 and 24.55 is: 36.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.99 : 58.56 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.99/58.56 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.99x = 58.56 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.99x = 1,437.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.65/38.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.87

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