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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 57.13 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 57.13 and 22.86 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 57.13 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/57.13 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 57.13 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305.93/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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