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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.35 and 30.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.35 and 30.98 is: 42.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.35 = 30.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.35 = 30.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.35 × 30.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,435.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435.92/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.70

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