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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.53, 46.17 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.53, 46.17 and 23.81 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.53 : 46.17 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.53/46.17 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.53x = 46.17 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.53x = 1,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.08/33.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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