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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.57, 46.27 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.57, 46.27 and 29.19 is: 40.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.57 : 46.27 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.57/46.27 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.57x = 46.27 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.57x = 1,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.62/33.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.23

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