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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 49.96 and 28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 49.96 and 28 is: 41.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 49.96 = 28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/49.96 = 28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 49.96 × 28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 1,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.88/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.88

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