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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 52.88 and 33.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 52.88 and 33.69 is: 46.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 52.88 = 33.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/52.88 = 33.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 52.88 × 33.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.36/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.53

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