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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.02, 45.55 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.02, 45.55 and 21.50 is: 29.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.02 : 45.55 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.02/45.55 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.02x = 45.55 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.02x = 979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979.33/33.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.66

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