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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 45.61 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 45.61 and 23.88 is: 32.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 45.61 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/45.61 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 45.61 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.93/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.97

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