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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.15, 45.72 and 28.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.15, 45.72 and 28.29 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.15 : 45.72 = 28.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.15/45.72 = 28.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.15x = 45.72 × 28.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.15x = 1,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293.42/33.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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