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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.26, 57.13 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.26, 57.13 and 33.70 is: 50.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.26 : 57.13 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.26/57.13 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.26x = 57.13 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.26x = 1,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925.28/38.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.32

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