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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 45.39 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 45.39 and 31.51 is: 43.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 45.39 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/45.39 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 45.39 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.24/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.34

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