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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.89, 46.79 and 30.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.89, 46.79 and 30.24 is: 41.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.89 : 46.79 = 30.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.89/46.79 = 30.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.89x = 46.79 × 30.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.89x = 1,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.07/33.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.76

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