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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.02, 56.99 and 33.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.02, 56.99 and 33.50 is: 50.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.02 : 56.99 = 33.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.02/56.99 = 33.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.02x = 56.99 × 33.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.02x = 1,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.17/38.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.21

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