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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 45.16 and 32.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 45.16 and 32.58 is: 44.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 45.16 = 32.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/45.16 = 32.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 45.16 × 32.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.31/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.67

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