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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.33, 45.98 and 29.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.33, 45.98 and 29.65 is: 40.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.33 : 45.98 = 29.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.33/45.98 = 29.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.33x = 45.98 × 29.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.33x = 1,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.52/33.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.91

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