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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.98 and 22.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.98 and 22.40 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.98 = 22.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.98 = 22.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.98 × 22.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029.95/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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