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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.66, 57.72 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.66, 57.72 and 33.26 is: 49.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.66 : 57.72 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.66/57.72 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.66x = 57.72 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.66x = 1,919.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919.77/38.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.66

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