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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.77, 46.54 and 22.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.77, 46.54 and 22.87 is: 31.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.77 : 46.54 = 22.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.77/46.54 = 22.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.77x = 46.54 × 22.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.77x = 1,064.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064.37/33.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.52

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