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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.07, 52.29 and 33.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.07, 52.29 and 33.39 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.07 : 52.29 = 33.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.07/52.29 = 33.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.07x = 52.29 × 33.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.07x = 1,745.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.96/38.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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