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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 46.64 and 28.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 46.64 and 28.71 is: 39.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 46.64 = 28.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/46.64 = 28.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 46.64 × 28.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 1,339.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.11/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.57

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