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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.41, 57.34 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.41, 57.34 and 32.33 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.41 : 57.34 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.41/57.34 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.41x = 57.34 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.41x = 1,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853.99/38.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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