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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.61 and 28.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.61 and 28.35 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.61 = 28.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.61 = 28.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.61 × 28.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.39/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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