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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.71, 46.47 and 31.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.71, 46.47 and 31.62 is: 43.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.71 : 46.47 = 31.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.71/46.47 = 31.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.71x = 46.47 × 31.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.71x = 1,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.38/33.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.60

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