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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.76 and 31.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.76 and 31.11 is: 42.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.76 = 31.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.76 = 31.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.76 × 31.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 1,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.55/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.91

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