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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 46.41 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 46.41 and 29.30 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 46.41 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/46.41 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 46.41 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.58/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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