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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.08, 52.41 and 33.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.08, 52.41 and 33.49 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.08 : 52.41 = 33.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.08/52.41 = 33.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.08x = 52.41 × 33.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.08x = 1,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.21/38.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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