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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 46.68 and 21.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 46.68 and 21.53 is: 29.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 46.68 = 21.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/46.68 = 21.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 46.68 × 21.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 1,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005.02/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.72

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