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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 46.12 and 22.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 46.12 and 22.52 is: 31.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 46.12 = 22.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/46.12 = 22.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 46.12 × 22.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038.51/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.09

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