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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.40, 53 and 22.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.40, 53 and 22.03 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.40 : 53 = 22.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.40/53 = 22.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.40x = 53 × 22.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.40x = 1,167.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167.59/38.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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