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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.12, 45.67 and 23.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.12, 45.67 and 23.26 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.12 : 45.67 = 23.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.12/45.67 = 23.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.12x = 45.67 × 23.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.12x = 1,062.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062.28/33.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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