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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.26, 45.82 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.26, 45.82 and 22.34 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.26 : 45.82 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.26/45.82 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.26x = 45.82 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.26x = 1,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023.62/33.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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