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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.55, 52.96 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.55, 52.96 and 33.08 is: 45.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.55 : 52.96 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.55/52.96 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.55x = 52.96 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.55x = 1,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.92/38.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.45

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