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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.23, 45.82 and 30.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.23, 45.82 and 30.67 is: 42.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.23 : 45.82 = 30.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.23/45.82 = 30.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.23x = 45.82 × 30.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.23x = 1,405.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405.30/33.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.29

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