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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.81, 58.26 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.81, 58.26 and 22.79 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.81 : 58.26 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.81/58.26 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.81x = 58.26 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.81x = 1,327.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327.75/38.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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