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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 56.90 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 56.90 and 21.92 is: 32.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 56.90 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/56.90 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 56.90 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,247.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247.02/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.79

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