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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.58, 46.24 and 29.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.58, 46.24 and 29.94 is: 41.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.58 : 46.24 = 29.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.58/46.24 = 29.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.58x = 46.24 × 29.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.58x = 1,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384.43/33.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.23

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