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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 46.43 and 21.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 46.43 and 21.38 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 46.43 = 21.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/46.43 = 21.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 46.43 × 21.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 992.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992.33/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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