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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 46.20 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 46.20 and 29.84 is: 41.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 46.20 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/46.20 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 46.20 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 1,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378.61/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.13

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