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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.89 and 28.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.89 and 28.56 is: 39.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.89 = 28.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.89 = 28.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.89 × 28.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.18/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.40

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