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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.97, 58.40 and 22.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.97, 58.40 and 22.69 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.97 : 58.40 = 22.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.97/58.40 = 22.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.97x = 58.40 × 22.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.97x = 1,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324.92/38.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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