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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.31 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.31 and 23.86 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.31 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.31 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.31 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.96/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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