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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 46.87 and 29.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 46.87 and 29.61 is: 40.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 46.87 = 29.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/46.87 = 29.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 46.87 × 29.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,387.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.82/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.84

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