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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 45.52 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 45.52 and 31.51 is: 43.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 45.52 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/45.52 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 45.52 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.34/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.43

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