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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.89 and 29.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.89 and 29.28 is: 40.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.89 = 29.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.89 = 29.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.89 × 29.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 1,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.94/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.50

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