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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 52.52 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 52.52 and 22.52 is: 31.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 52.52 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/52.52 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 52.52 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182.77/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.09

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