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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.37, 57.66 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.37, 57.66 and 22.17 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.37 : 57.66 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.37/57.66 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.37x = 57.66 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.37x = 1,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.58/38.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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