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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.86, 53.62 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.86, 53.62 and 22.26 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.86 : 53.62 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.86/53.62 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.86x = 53.62 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.86x = 1,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193.58/38.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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