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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.71 and 31.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.71 and 31.19 is: 43.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.71 = 31.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.71 = 31.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.71 × 31.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.65/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.16

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