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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.01 and 33.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.01 and 33.60 is: 50.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.01 = 33.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.01 = 33.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.01 × 33.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,915.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915.54/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.33

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