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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 57.21 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 57.21 and 22.95 is: 34.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 57.21 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/57.21 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 57.21 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 1,312.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312.97/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.39

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