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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 46.82 and 23.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 46.82 and 23.06 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 46.82 = 23.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/46.82 = 23.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 46.82 × 23.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 1,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.44/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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