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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.57, 46.40 and 28.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.57, 46.40 and 28.13 is: 38.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.57 : 46.40 = 28.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.57/46.40 = 28.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.57x = 46.40 × 28.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.57x = 1,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304.86/33.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.87

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