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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.37, 46 and 23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.37, 46 and 23 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.37 : 46 = 23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.37/46 = 23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.37x = 46 × 23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.37x = 1,058
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058/33.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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