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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.31, 45.96 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.31, 45.96 and 30.18 is: 41.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.31 : 45.96 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.31/45.96 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.31x = 45.96 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.31x = 1,387.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387.07/33.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.64

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