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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 56.94 and 22.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 56.94 and 22.77 is: 34.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 56.94 = 22.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/56.94 = 22.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 56.94 × 22.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,296.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.52/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.09

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