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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.66, 46.53 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.66, 46.53 and 30 is: 41.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.66 : 46.53 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.66/46.53 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.66x = 46.53 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.66x = 1,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.90/33.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.47

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