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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.59 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.59 and 31.08 is: 42.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.59 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.59 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.59 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 1,416.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.78/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.85

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