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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 57.64 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 57.64 and 22.40 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 57.64 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/57.64 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 57.64 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,291.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291.14/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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