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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.28 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.28 and 21.26 is: 29.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.28 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.28 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.28 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.86/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.33

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