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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.77, 53.37 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.77, 53.37 and 33.65 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.77 : 53.37 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.77/53.37 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.77x = 53.37 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.77x = 1,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.03/38.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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