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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.33, 52.81 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.33, 52.81 and 32.08 is: 44.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.33 : 52.81 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.33/52.81 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.33x = 52.81 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.33x = 1,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.99/38.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.20

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