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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.71 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.71 and 33.28 is: 49.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.71 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.71 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.71 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920.59/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.65

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