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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 52.76 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 52.76 and 33.08 is: 45.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 52.76 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/52.76 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 52.76 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745.30/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.62

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