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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.28 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.28 and 30.11 is: 41.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.28 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.28 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.28 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393.11/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.28

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