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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 46.39 and 28.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 46.39 and 28.79 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 46.39 = 28.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/46.39 = 28.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 46.39 × 28.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335.57/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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