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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.72, 46.45 and 31.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.72, 46.45 and 31.60 is: 43.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.72 : 46.45 = 31.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.72/46.45 = 31.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.72x = 46.45 × 31.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.72x = 1,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.74/33.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.52

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