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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.21, 52.52 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.21, 52.52 and 33.75 is: 46.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.21 : 52.52 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.21/52.52 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.21x = 52.52 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.21x = 1,772.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.38/38.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.39

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