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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.51, 57.72 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.51, 57.72 and 22.43 is: 33.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.51 : 57.72 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.51/57.72 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.51x = 57.72 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.51x = 1,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294.66/38.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.62

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