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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.64, 46.46 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.64, 46.46 and 29.52 is: 40.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.64 : 46.46 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.64/46.46 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.64x = 46.46 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.64x = 1,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371.50/33.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.77

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