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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.19, 57.18 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.19, 57.18 and 33.64 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.19 : 57.18 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.19/57.18 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.19x = 57.18 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.19x = 1,923.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923.54/38.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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