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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.42, 57.59 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.42, 57.59 and 22.15 is: 33.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.42 : 57.59 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.42/57.59 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.42x = 57.59 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.42x = 1,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.53/38.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.20

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