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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.85, 46.64 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.85, 46.64 and 22.91 is: 31.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.85 : 46.64 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.85/46.64 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.85x = 46.64 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.85x = 1,068.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.52/33.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.57

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