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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.22, 45.73 and 31.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.22, 45.73 and 31.51 is: 43.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.22 : 45.73 = 31.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.22/45.73 = 31.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.22x = 45.73 × 31.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.22x = 1,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440.88/33.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.38

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