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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 53.11 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 53.11 and 22.11 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 53.11 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/53.11 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 53.11 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174.21/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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