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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.69, 53.28 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.69, 53.28 and 33.51 is: 46.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.69 : 53.28 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.69/53.28 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.69x = 53.28 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.69x = 1,785.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.41/38.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.15

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