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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 45.72 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 45.72 and 30.38 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 45.72 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/45.72 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 45.72 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 1,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388.97/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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