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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.74, 53.45 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.74, 53.45 and 22.37 is: 30.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.74 : 53.45 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.74/53.45 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.74x = 53.45 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.74x = 1,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.68/38.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.86

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