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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 57.22 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 57.22 and 20.18 is: 30.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 57.22 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/57.22 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 57.22 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,154.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154.70/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.22

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