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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.56, 58.16 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.56, 58.16 and 33.24 is: 50.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.56 : 58.16 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.56/58.16 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.56x = 58.16 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.56x = 1,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.24/38.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.14

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