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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.60, 46.34 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.60, 46.34 and 21.32 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.60 : 46.34 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.60/46.34 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.60x = 46.34 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.60x = 987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987.74/33.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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