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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.80, 46.68 and 29.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.80, 46.68 and 29.22 is: 40.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.80 : 46.68 = 29.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.80/46.68 = 29.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.80x = 46.68 × 29.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.80x = 1,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363.99/33.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.35

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