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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.84, 46.39 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.84, 46.39 and 33.23 is: 45.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.84 : 46.39 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.84/46.39 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.84x = 46.39 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.84x = 1,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.14/33.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.55

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