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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 53.58 and 22.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 53.58 and 22.46 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 53.58 = 22.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/53.58 = 22.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 53.58 × 22.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203.14/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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