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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 45.68 and 31.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 45.68 and 31.82 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 45.68 = 31.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/45.68 = 31.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 45.68 × 31.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 1,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.15/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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