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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.55, 46.28 and 22.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.55, 46.28 and 22.63 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.55 : 46.28 = 22.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.55/46.28 = 22.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.55x = 46.28 × 22.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.55x = 1,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.20/33.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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