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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.37, 52.98 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.37, 52.98 and 33.81 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.37 : 52.98 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.37/52.98 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.37x = 52.98 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.37x = 1,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.25/38.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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