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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 57.84 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 57.84 and 21.55 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 57.84 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/57.84 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 57.84 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.60/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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