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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.36, 57.56 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.36, 57.56 and 22.32 is: 33.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.36 : 57.56 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.36/57.56 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.36x = 57.56 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.36x = 1,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.74/38.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.49

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