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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.56, 46.29 and 23.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.56, 46.29 and 23.74 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.56 : 46.29 = 23.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.56/46.29 = 23.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.56x = 46.29 × 23.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.56x = 1,098.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.87/33.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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