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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.58, 53.19 and 33.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.58, 53.19 and 33.18 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.58 : 53.19 = 33.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.58/53.19 = 33.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.58x = 53.19 × 33.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.58x = 1,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.84/38.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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