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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 49.90 and 28.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 49.90 and 28.05 is: 42.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 49.90 = 28.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/49.90 = 28.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 49.90 × 28.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 1,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.70/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.25

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