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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.27 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.27 and 22.64 is: 31.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.27 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.27 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.27 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.55/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.22

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