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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.80, 58.16 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.80, 58.16 and 33.44 is: 50.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.80 : 58.16 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.80/58.16 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.80x = 58.16 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.80x = 1,944.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.87/38.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.13

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