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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 51 and 28.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 51 and 28.30 is: 42.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 51 = 28.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/51 = 28.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 51 × 28.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 1,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443.30/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.49

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