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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.58, 46.20 and 29.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.58, 46.20 and 29.71 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.58 : 46.20 = 29.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.58/46.20 = 29.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.58x = 46.20 × 29.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.58x = 1,372.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.60/33.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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