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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.67, 53.33 and 33.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.67, 53.33 and 33.20 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.67 : 53.33 = 33.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.67/53.33 = 33.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.67x = 53.33 × 33.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.67x = 1,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770.56/38.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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