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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 46.08 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 46.08 and 21.12 is: 29.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 46.08 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/46.08 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 46.08 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.21/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.14

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