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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.16, 45.80 and 28.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.16, 45.80 and 28.32 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.16 : 45.80 = 28.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.16/45.80 = 28.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.16x = 45.80 × 28.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.16x = 1,297.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297.06/33.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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