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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 46.36 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 46.36 and 30.88 is: 42.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 46.36 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/46.36 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 46.36 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.60/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.58

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