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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.93 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.93 and 22.37 is: 30.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.93 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.93 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.93 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049.82/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.89

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