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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 46.80 and 21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 46.80 and 21 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 46.80 = 21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/46.80 = 21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 46.80 × 21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.80/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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