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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.07 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.07 and 22.85 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.07 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.07 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.07 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.05/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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