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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.86, 58.26 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.86, 58.26 and 33.19 is: 49.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.86 : 58.26 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.86/58.26 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.86x = 58.26 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.86x = 1,933.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933.52/38.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.76

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