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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.89 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.89 and 21.69 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.89 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.89 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.89 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016.81/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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