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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.42, 52.96 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.42, 52.96 and 33.80 is: 46.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.42 : 52.96 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.42/52.96 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.42x = 52.96 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.42x = 1,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.05/38.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.59

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