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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.60, 46.32 and 31.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.60, 46.32 and 31.74 is: 43.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.60 : 46.32 = 31.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.60/46.32 = 31.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.60x = 46.32 × 31.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.60x = 1,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.20/33.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.76

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