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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 46.11 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 46.11 and 22.50 is: 31.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 46.11 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/46.11 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 46.11 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 1,037.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037.48/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.06

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