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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 49.64 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 49.64 and 29.32 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 49.64 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/49.64 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 49.64 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 1,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.44/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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