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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 28.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 50.58 and 28.68 is: 43.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 50.58 = 28.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/50.58 = 28.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 50.58 × 28.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.63/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.02

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