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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.06, 57.38 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.06, 57.38 and 33.56 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.06 : 57.38 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.06/57.38 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.06x = 57.38 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.06x = 1,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.67/38.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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