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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.22, 52.74 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.22, 52.74 and 21.84 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.22 : 52.74 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.22/52.74 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.22x = 52.74 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.22x = 1,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.84/38.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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