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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 52.73 and 22.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 52.73 and 22.67 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 52.73 = 22.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/52.73 = 22.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 52.73 × 22.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.01/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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