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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 53.71 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 53.71 and 22.54 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 53.71 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/53.71 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 53.71 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,210.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210.74/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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