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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.45, 53.06 and 22.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.45, 53.06 and 22.07 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.45 : 53.06 = 22.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.45/53.06 = 22.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.45x = 53.06 × 22.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.45x = 1,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.06/38.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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