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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 46.37 and 31.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 46.37 and 31.63 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 46.37 = 31.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/46.37 = 31.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 46.37 × 31.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.45/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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