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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.90, 46.79 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.90, 46.79 and 22.24 is: 30.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.90 : 46.79 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.90/46.79 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.90x = 46.79 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.90x = 1,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040.61/33.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.70

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