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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 57.30 and 33.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 57.30 and 33.11 is: 49.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 57.30 = 33.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/57.30 = 33.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 57.30 × 33.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,897.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897.00/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.84

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