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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.49, 57.57 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.49, 57.57 and 33.63 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.49 : 57.57 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.49/57.57 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.49x = 57.57 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.49x = 1,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.08/38.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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