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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 58.24 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 58.24 and 33.66 is: 50.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 58.24 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/58.24 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 58.24 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.72/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.70

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