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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.21, 45.72 and 28.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.21, 45.72 and 28.52 is: 39.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.21 : 45.72 = 28.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.21/45.72 = 28.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.21x = 45.72 × 28.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.21x = 1,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.93/33.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.26

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