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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 46.38 and 28.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 46.38 and 28.46 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 46.38 = 28.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/46.38 = 28.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 46.38 × 28.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.97/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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