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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.15, 45.83 and 29.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.15, 45.83 and 29.25 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.15 : 45.83 = 29.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.15/45.83 = 29.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.15x = 45.83 × 29.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.15x = 1,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340.60/33.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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