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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.30, 45.94 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.30, 45.94 and 28.46 is: 39.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.30 : 45.94 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.30/45.94 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.30x = 45.94 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.30x = 1,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307.45/33.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.26

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