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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.60 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.60 and 21.42 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.60 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.60 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.60 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.75/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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