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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.87, 46.70 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.87, 46.70 and 23.50 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.87 : 46.70 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.87/46.70 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.87x = 46.70 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.87x = 1,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.45/33.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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