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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.19, 49.52 and 29.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.19, 49.52 and 29.35 is: 43.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.19 : 49.52 = 29.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.19/49.52 = 29.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.19x = 49.52 × 29.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.19x = 1,453.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.41/33.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.79

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