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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.59, 46.37 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.59, 46.37 and 23.87 is: 32.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.59 : 46.37 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.59/46.37 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.59x = 46.37 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.59x = 1,106.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106.85/33.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.95

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