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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.58 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.58 and 33.42 is: 50.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.58 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.58 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.58 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 1,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.32/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.07

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