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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 57.86 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 57.86 and 22.35 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 57.86 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/57.86 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 57.86 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.36/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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