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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.57, 46.32 and 21.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.57, 46.32 and 21.28 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.57 : 46.32 = 21.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.57/46.32 = 21.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.57x = 46.32 × 21.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.57x = 985.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.69/33.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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