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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.28, 52.89 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.28, 52.89 and 33.42 is: 46.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.28 : 52.89 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.28/52.89 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.28x = 52.89 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.28x = 1,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767.58/38.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.18

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