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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.39 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.39 and 29.31 is: 40.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.39 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.39 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.39 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359.76/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.36

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