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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.03, 57.08 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.03, 57.08 and 33.94 is: 50.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.03 : 57.08 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.03/57.08 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.03x = 57.08 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.03x = 1,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.24/38.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.94

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