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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.44, 46.14 and 28.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.44, 46.14 and 28.28 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.44 : 46.14 = 28.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.44/46.14 = 28.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.44x = 46.14 × 28.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.44x = 1,304.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.84/33.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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