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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.10, 45.62 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.10, 45.62 and 23.87 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.10 : 45.62 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.10/45.62 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.10x = 45.62 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.10x = 1,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.95/33.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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