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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.54, 46.25 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.54, 46.25 and 21.26 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.54 : 46.25 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.54/46.25 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.54x = 46.25 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.54x = 983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.04/33.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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