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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.90, 53.68 and 33.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.90, 53.68 and 33.46 is: 46.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.90 : 53.68 = 33.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.90/53.68 = 33.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.90x = 53.68 × 33.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.90x = 1,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.13/38.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.17

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