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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.22, 57.34 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.22, 57.34 and 20.16 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.22 : 57.34 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.22/57.34 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.22x = 57.34 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.22x = 1,155.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.97/38.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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