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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.31 and 28.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.31 and 28.08 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.31 = 28.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.31 = 28.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.31 × 28.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300.24/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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