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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.70, 57.80 and 33.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.70, 57.80 and 33.01 is: 49.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.70 : 57.80 = 33.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.70/57.80 = 33.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.70x = 57.80 × 33.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.70x = 1,907.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.92/38.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.30

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