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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.80, 46.56 and 28.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.80, 46.56 and 28.88 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.80 : 46.56 = 28.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.80/46.56 = 28.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.80x = 46.56 × 28.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.80x = 1,344.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344.65/33.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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