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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.09, 45.66 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.09, 45.66 and 23.40 is: 32.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.09 : 45.66 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.09/45.66 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.09x = 45.66 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.09x = 1,068.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.44/33.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.29

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