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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.12, 56.84 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.12, 56.84 and 33.88 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.12 : 56.84 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.12/56.84 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.12x = 56.84 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.12x = 1,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.74/38.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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