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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.38, 46.11 and 29.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.38, 46.11 and 29.72 is: 41.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.38 : 46.11 = 29.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.38/46.11 = 29.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.38x = 46.11 × 29.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.38x = 1,370.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.39/33.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.05

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