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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.72, 53.44 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.72, 53.44 and 22.35 is: 30.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.72 : 53.44 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.72/53.44 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.72x = 53.44 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.72x = 1,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.38/38.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.85

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