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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.92 and 28.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.92 and 28.40 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.92 = 28.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.92 = 28.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.92 × 28.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 1,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.97/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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