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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.82, 46.66 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.82, 46.66 and 22.62 is: 31.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.82 : 46.66 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.82/46.66 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.82x = 46.66 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.82x = 1,055.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055.10/33.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.20

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