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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.50, 53.12 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.50, 53.12 and 22.12 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.50 : 53.12 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.50/53.12 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.50x = 53.12 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.50x = 1,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.24/38.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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