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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.76, 53.48 and 22.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.76, 53.48 and 22.38 is: 30.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.76 : 53.48 = 22.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.76/53.48 = 22.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.76x = 53.48 × 22.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.76x = 1,196.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196.77/38.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.88

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