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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.54, 57.84 and 33.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.54, 57.84 and 33.52 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.54 : 57.84 = 33.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.54/57.84 = 33.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.54x = 57.84 × 33.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.54x = 1,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938.80/38.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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