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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.93, 46.83 and 22.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.93, 46.83 and 22.25 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.93 : 46.83 = 22.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.93/46.83 = 22.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.93x = 46.83 × 22.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.93x = 1,042.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042.08/33.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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