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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.42 and 33.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.42 and 33.89 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.42 = 33.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.42 = 33.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.42 × 33.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809.97/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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