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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.99, 53.80 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.99, 53.80 and 22.62 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.99 : 53.80 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.99/53.80 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.99x = 53.80 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.99x = 1,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.93/38.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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