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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.09 and 22.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.09 and 22.14 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.09 = 22.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.09 = 22.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.09 × 22.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.97/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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