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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.47, 46.21 and 28.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.47, 46.21 and 28.06 is: 38.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.47 : 46.21 = 28.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.47/46.21 = 28.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.47x = 46.21 × 28.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.47x = 1,296.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296.47/33.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.73

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