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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.07, 45.61 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.07, 45.61 and 29.35 is: 40.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.07 : 45.61 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.07/45.61 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.07x = 45.61 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.07x = 1,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338.65/33.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.48

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