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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.10, 52.58 and 22.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.10, 52.58 and 22.56 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.10 : 52.58 = 22.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.10/52.58 = 22.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.10x = 52.58 × 22.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.10x = 1,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.20/38.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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