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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.43 and 28.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.43 and 28.19 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.43 = 28.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.43 = 28.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.43 × 28.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308.49/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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