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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.21, 49.82 and 29.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.21, 49.82 and 29.10 is: 43.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.21 : 49.82 = 29.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.21/49.82 = 29.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.21x = 49.82 × 29.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.21x = 1,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.80/33.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.66

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