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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.92, 58.31 and 33.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.92, 58.31 and 33.55 is: 50.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.92 : 58.31 = 33.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.92/58.31 = 33.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.92x = 58.31 × 33.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.92x = 1,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.13/38.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.27

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