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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.96 and 23.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.96 and 23.65 is: 32.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.96 = 23.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.96 = 23.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.96 × 23.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,086.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.95/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.60

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