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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.35, 49.96 and 28.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.35, 49.96 and 28.99 is: 43.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.35 : 49.96 = 28.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.35/49.96 = 28.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.35x = 49.96 × 28.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.35x = 1,448.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.44/33.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.44

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