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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38, 56.76 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38, 56.76 and 33.44 is: 49.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38 : 56.76 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38/56.76 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38x = 56.76 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38x = 1,897.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.89/38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.94

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