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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.23 and 33.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.23 and 33.12 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.23 = 33.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.23 = 33.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.23 × 33.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.98/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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