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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 52.62 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 52.62 and 21.74 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 52.62 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/52.62 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 52.62 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.24/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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