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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.85, 46.72 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.85, 46.72 and 22.97 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.85 : 46.72 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.85/46.72 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.85x = 46.72 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.85x = 1,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073.30/33.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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