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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 58.33 and 32.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 58.33 and 32.73 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 58.33 = 32.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/58.33 = 32.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 58.33 × 32.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,908.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908.93/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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