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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.18, 52.70 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.18, 52.70 and 33.59 is: 46.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.18 : 52.70 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.18/52.70 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.18x = 52.70 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.18x = 1,770.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.19/38.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.36

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