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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.73, 57.83 and 33.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.73, 57.83 and 33.32 is: 49.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.73 : 57.83 = 33.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.73/57.83 = 33.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.73x = 57.83 × 33.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.73x = 1,926.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926.44/38.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.74

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