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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.27, 57.35 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.27, 57.35 and 20.22 is: 30.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.27 : 57.35 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.27/57.35 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.27x = 57.35 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.27x = 1,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159.52/38.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.30

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