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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.22 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.22 and 28.22 is: 38.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.22 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.22 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.22 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,501.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.71/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.93

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