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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.03, 45.63 and 23.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.03, 45.63 and 23.37 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.03 : 45.63 = 23.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.03/45.63 = 23.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.03x = 45.63 × 23.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.03x = 1,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.37/33.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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