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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.52, 46.30 and 29.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.52, 46.30 and 29.14 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.52 : 46.30 = 29.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.52/46.30 = 29.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.52x = 46.30 × 29.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.52x = 1,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349.18/33.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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