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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.62 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.62 and 21.41 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.62 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.62 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.62 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.72/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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