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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 45.60 and 28.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 45.60 and 28.17 is: 38.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 45.60 = 28.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/45.60 = 28.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 45.60 × 28.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284.55/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.89

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