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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.28, 54.06 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.28, 54.06 and 33.22 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.28 : 54.06 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.28/54.06 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.28x = 54.06 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.28x = 1,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.87/39.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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