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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.07, 45.38 and 31.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.07, 45.38 and 31.86 is: 43.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.07 : 45.38 = 31.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.07/45.38 = 31.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.07x = 45.38 × 31.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.07x = 1,445.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.81/33.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.72

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