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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.22, 57.27 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.22, 57.27 and 33.78 is: 50.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.22 : 57.27 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.22/57.27 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.22x = 57.27 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.22x = 1,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.58/38.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.62

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