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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.33, 57.12 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.33, 57.12 and 38.10 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.33 : 57.12 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.33/57.12 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.33x = 57.12 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.33x = 2,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176.52/38.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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