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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 46.51 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 46.51 and 30.06 is: 41.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 46.51 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/46.51 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 46.51 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 1,398.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398.02/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.45

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