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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.88, 46.80 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.88, 46.80 and 30.24 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.88 : 46.80 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.88/46.80 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.88x = 46.80 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.88x = 1,415.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.23/33.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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