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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.83, 57.97 and 33.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.83, 57.97 and 33.06 is: 49.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.83 : 57.97 = 33.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.83/57.97 = 33.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.83x = 57.97 × 33.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.83x = 1,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.41/38.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.36

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