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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.66, 46.34 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.66, 46.34 and 30.66 is: 42.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.66 : 46.34 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.66/46.34 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.66x = 46.34 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.66x = 1,420.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.63/33.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.21

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