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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 53.50 and 33.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 53.50 and 33.48 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 53.50 = 33.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/53.50 = 33.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 53.50 × 33.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791.18/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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