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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 49.63 and 29.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 49.63 and 29.32 is: 43.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 49.63 = 29.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/49.63 = 29.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 49.63 × 29.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 1,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.95/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.80

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