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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.49 and 29.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.49 and 29.66 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.49 = 29.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.49 = 29.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.49 × 29.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,378.51/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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