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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.48 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.48 and 22.04 is: 30.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.48 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.48 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.48 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024.08/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.40

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