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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.84, 58.26 and 14.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.84, 58.26 and 14.80 is: 22.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.84 : 58.26 = 14.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.84/58.26 = 14.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.84x = 58.26 × 14.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.84x = 862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.25/38.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.20

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