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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.27, 45.87 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.27, 45.87 and 22.34 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.27 : 45.87 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.27/45.87 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.27x = 45.87 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.27x = 1,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.74/33.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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