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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.65, 53.33 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.65, 53.33 and 22.05 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.65 : 53.33 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.65/53.33 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.65x = 53.33 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.65x = 1,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175.82/38.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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