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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 46.10 and 29.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 46.10 and 29.36 is: 40.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 46.10 = 29.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/46.10 = 29.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 46.10 × 29.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353.68/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.51

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