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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 46.73 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 46.73 and 21.57 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 46.73 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/46.73 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 46.73 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,007.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007.86/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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