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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.40 and 28.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.40 and 28.09 is: 38.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.40 = 28.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.40 = 28.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.40 × 28.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303.12/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.84

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