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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.76, 46.62 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.76, 46.62 and 30.88 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.76 : 46.62 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.76/46.62 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.76x = 46.62 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.76x = 1,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439.63/33.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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