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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 45.66 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 45.66 and 21.44 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 45.66 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/45.66 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 45.66 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 978.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978.72/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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