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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.34, 45.99 and 23.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.34, 45.99 and 23.68 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.34 : 45.99 = 23.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.34/45.99 = 23.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.34x = 45.99 × 23.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.34x = 1,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.04/33.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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