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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.46, 46.10 and 31.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.46, 46.10 and 31.44 is: 43.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.46 : 46.10 = 31.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.46/46.10 = 31.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.46x = 46.10 × 31.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.46x = 1,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449.38/33.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.32

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