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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 53.40 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 53.40 and 32.22 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 53.40 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/53.40 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 53.40 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720.55/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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