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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.69, 46.58 and 31.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.69, 46.58 and 31.40 is: 43.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.69 : 46.58 = 31.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.69/46.58 = 31.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.69x = 46.58 × 31.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.69x = 1,462.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.22/33.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.40

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