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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.08, 45.39 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.08, 45.39 and 29.60 is: 40.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.08 : 45.39 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.08/45.39 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.08x = 45.39 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.08x = 1,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343.60/33.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.62

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