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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.82, 57.94 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.82, 57.94 and 33.74 is: 50.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.82 : 57.94 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.82/57.94 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.82x = 57.94 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.82x = 1,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.90/38.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.36

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