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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.37 and 30.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.37 and 30.17 is: 41.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.37 = 30.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.37 = 30.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.37 × 30.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.17/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.71

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