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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.15, 57.12 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.15, 57.12 and 33.59 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.15 : 57.12 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.15/57.12 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.15x = 57.12 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.15x = 1,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.00/38.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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