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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 52.54 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 52.54 and 22.32 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 52.54 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/52.54 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 52.54 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 1,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.69/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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