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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.14, 52.58 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.14, 52.58 and 27.22 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.14 : 52.58 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.14/52.58 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.14x = 52.58 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.14x = 1,431.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.23/38.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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