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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.95 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.95 and 29.85 is: 41.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.95 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.95 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.95 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.51/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.14

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