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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.04, 45.49 and 28.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.04, 45.49 and 28.11 is: 38.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.04 : 45.49 = 28.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.04/45.49 = 28.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.04x = 45.49 × 28.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.04x = 1,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278.65/33.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.70

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