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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 46.18 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 46.18 and 22.45 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 46.18 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/46.18 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 46.18 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.45/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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