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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 46.84 and 23.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 46.84 and 23.03 is: 31.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 46.84 = 23.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/46.84 = 23.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 46.84 × 23.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 1,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.49/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.78

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