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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.47, 49.96 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.47, 49.96 and 29.19 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.47 : 49.96 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.47/49.96 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.47x = 49.96 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.47x = 1,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.33/33.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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