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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.66, 46.38 and 22.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.66, 46.38 and 22.71 is: 31.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.66 : 46.38 = 22.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.66/46.38 = 22.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.66x = 46.38 × 22.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.66x = 1,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053.29/33.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.29

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