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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.11, 45.88 and 31.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.11, 45.88 and 31.08 is: 43.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.11 : 45.88 = 31.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.11/45.88 = 31.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.11x = 45.88 × 31.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.11x = 1,425.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425.95/33.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.07

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