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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 50.79 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 50.79 and 29.39 is: 44.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 50.79 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/50.79 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 50.79 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492.72/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.05

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