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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.16, 45.78 and 31.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.16, 45.78 and 31.66 is: 43.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.16 : 45.78 = 31.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.16/45.78 = 31.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.16x = 45.78 × 31.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.16x = 1,449.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.39/33.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.71

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