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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.91, 46.78 and 21.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.91, 46.78 and 21.62 is: 29.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.91 : 46.78 = 21.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.91/46.78 = 21.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.91x = 46.78 × 21.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.91x = 1,011.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011.18/33.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.82

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