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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.90, 53.54 and 33.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.90, 53.54 and 33.79 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.90 : 53.54 = 33.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.90/53.54 = 33.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.90x = 53.54 × 33.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.90x = 1,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808.85/38.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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