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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.49 and 29.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.49 and 29.30 is: 43.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.49 = 29.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.49 = 29.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.49 × 29.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,479.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479.10/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.65

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