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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.33, 52.81 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.33, 52.81 and 35.63 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.33 : 52.81 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.33/52.81 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.33x = 52.81 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.33x = 1,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881.62/38.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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