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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.16, 57.26 and 22.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.16, 57.26 and 22.13 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.16 : 57.26 = 22.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.16/57.26 = 22.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.16x = 57.26 × 22.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.16x = 1,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266.77/38.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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