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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 46.91 and 31.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 46.91 and 31.95 is: 44.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 46.91 = 31.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/46.91 = 31.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 46.91 × 31.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.85/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.12

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