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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 56.81 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 56.81 and 33.53 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 56.81 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/56.81 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 56.81 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,904.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904.64/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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