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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 57.33 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 57.33 and 22.18 is: 33.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 57.33 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/57.33 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 57.33 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,271.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.58/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.24

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