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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.96 and 31.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.96 and 31.63 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.96 = 31.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.96 = 31.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.96 × 31.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,453.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.71/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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