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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 53.12 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 53.12 and 33.08 is: 45.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 53.12 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/53.12 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 53.12 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757.03/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.67

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