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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.48, 57.49 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.48, 57.49 and 33.86 is: 50.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.48 : 57.49 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.48/57.49 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.48x = 57.49 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.48x = 1,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946.61/38.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.59

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