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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.39, 52.85 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.39, 52.85 and 33.83 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.39 : 52.85 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.39/52.85 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.39x = 52.85 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.39x = 1,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788.01/38.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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