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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 45.49 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 45.49 and 29.14 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 45.49 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/45.49 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 45.49 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325.58/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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