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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.61, 46.36 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.61, 46.36 and 21.33 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.61 : 46.36 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.61/46.36 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.61x = 46.36 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.61x = 988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988.86/33.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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