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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.05, 45.63 and 28.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.05, 45.63 and 28.49 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.05 : 45.63 = 28.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.05/45.63 = 28.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.05x = 45.63 × 28.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.05x = 1,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299.77/33.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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