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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.01, 45.56 and 28.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.01, 45.56 and 28.96 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.01 : 45.56 = 28.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.01/45.56 = 28.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.01x = 45.56 × 28.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.01x = 1,319.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.38/33.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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