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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.88 and 21.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.88 and 21.59 is: 29.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.88 = 21.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.88 = 21.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.88 × 21.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.24/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.78

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