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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.13, 45.66 and 29.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.13, 45.66 and 29.49 is: 40.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.13 : 45.66 = 29.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.13/45.66 = 29.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.13x = 45.66 × 29.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.13x = 1,346.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,346.51/33.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.64

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