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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.63, 57.61 and 33.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.63, 57.61 and 33.84 is: 50.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.63 : 57.61 = 33.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.63/57.61 = 33.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.63x = 57.61 × 33.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.63x = 1,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949.56/38.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.46

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