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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 50.58 and 29.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 50.58 and 29.43 is: 44.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 50.58 = 29.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/50.58 = 29.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 50.58 × 29.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488.57/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.18

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