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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 46.85 and 22.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 46.85 and 22.30 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 46.85 = 22.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/46.85 = 22.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 46.85 × 22.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 1,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044.69/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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