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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 49.23 and 28.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 49.23 and 28.22 is: 42.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 49.23 = 28.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/49.23 = 28.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 49.23 × 28.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.02/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.09

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