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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.86, 46.70 and 29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.86, 46.70 and 29 is: 40.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.86 : 46.70 = 29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.86/46.70 = 29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.86x = 46.70 × 29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.86x = 1,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.30/33.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.00

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