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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.60, 46.08 and 31.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.60, 46.08 and 31.68 is: 43.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.60 : 46.08 = 31.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.60/46.08 = 31.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.60x = 46.08 × 31.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.60x = 1,459.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.81/33.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.45

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