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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.43, 46.13 and 28.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.43, 46.13 and 28.57 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.43 : 46.13 = 28.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.43/46.13 = 28.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.43x = 46.13 × 28.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.43x = 1,317.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317.68/33.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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