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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.50, 46.13 and 28.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.50, 46.13 and 28.89 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.50 : 46.13 = 28.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.50/46.13 = 28.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.50x = 46.13 × 28.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.50x = 1,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.70/33.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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