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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.47, 53.08 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.47, 53.08 and 22.10 is: 30.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.47 : 53.08 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.47/53.08 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.47x = 53.08 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.47x = 1,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.69/38.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.49

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