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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.16, 45.49 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.16, 45.49 and 31.59 is: 43.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.16 : 45.49 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.16/45.49 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.16x = 45.49 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.16x = 1,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437.03/33.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.34

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