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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 46.06 and 28.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 46.06 and 28.27 is: 38.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 46.06 = 28.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/46.06 = 28.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 46.06 × 28.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302.12/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.88

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