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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 52.71 and 21.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 52.71 and 21.82 is: 30.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 52.71 = 21.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/52.71 = 21.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 52.71 × 21.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,150.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.00/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.11

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