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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.74, 46.58 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.74, 46.58 and 23.41 is: 32.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.74 : 46.58 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.74/46.58 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.74x = 46.58 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.74x = 1,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090.44/33.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.32

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