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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.68, 57.90 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.68, 57.90 and 33.28 is: 49.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.68 : 57.90 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.68/57.90 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.68x = 57.90 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.68x = 1,926.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.91/38.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.82

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