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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 46.57 and 29.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 46.57 and 29.68 is: 40.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 46.57 = 29.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/46.57 = 29.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 46.57 × 29.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 1,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382.20/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.98

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