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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.36 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.36 and 28.88 is: 43.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.36 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.36 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.36 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.40/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.13

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