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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.48, 46.22 and 22.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.48, 46.22 and 22.61 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.48 : 46.22 = 22.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.48/46.22 = 22.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.48x = 46.22 × 22.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.48x = 1,045.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045.03/33.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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