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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.05, 57.15 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.05, 57.15 and 33.65 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.05 : 57.15 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.05/57.15 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.05x = 57.15 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.05x = 1,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.10/38.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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