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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.18, 45.79 and 22.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.18, 45.79 and 22.85 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.18 : 45.79 = 22.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.18/45.79 = 22.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.18x = 45.79 × 22.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.18x = 1,046.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046.07/33.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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