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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 46.12 and 31.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 46.12 and 31.33 is: 43.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 46.12 = 31.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/46.12 = 31.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 46.12 × 31.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.94/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.15

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