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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.53, 53.16 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.53, 53.16 and 22.15 is: 30.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.53 : 53.16 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.53/53.16 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.53x = 53.16 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.53x = 1,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177.51/38.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.56

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