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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33, 49.17 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33, 49.17 and 32.68 is: 48.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33 : 49.17 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33/49.17 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33x = 49.17 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33x = 1,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606.88/33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.69

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