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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.57, 53.17 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.57, 53.17 and 33.92 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.57 : 53.17 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.57/53.17 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.57x = 53.17 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.57x = 1,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.53/38.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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