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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 52.20 and 33.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 52.20 and 33.41 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 52.20 = 33.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/52.20 = 33.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 52.20 × 33.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.00/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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