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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.44, 46.09 and 29.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.44, 46.09 and 29.60 is: 40.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.44 : 46.09 = 29.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.44/46.09 = 29.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.44x = 46.09 × 29.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.44x = 1,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.96/33.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.79

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