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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 49.17 and 30.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 49.17 and 30.93 is: 46.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 49.17 = 30.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/49.17 = 30.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 49.17 × 30.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.83/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.09

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