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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 52.32 and 33.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 52.32 and 33.05 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 52.32 = 33.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/52.32 = 33.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 52.32 × 33.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.18/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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