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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 46.46 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 46.46 and 23.83 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 46.46 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/46.46 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 46.46 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.14/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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